Make Ahead Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars Recipes

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Mix together the peanut butter, honey, oats, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. (If the mixture seems dry and not sticky, add a bit more peanut butter and/ or honey; different peanut butter brands perform differently.)
• Add a sheet of parchment paper to a 9 x 9 pan. Place the ingredients in the pan and press it into an even layer. Use a small glass to roll over the top to get it smooth.
• Freeze the bars for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the freezer and use the parchment to lift it out of the pan. Cut into 20 rectangles (4 x 5 rows) or 40 small rectangles.
• In the microwave with short intervals or over a double boiler, melt the chocolate, stirring until it comes together into a glossy chocolate. If using the microwave, use short bursts of 10 seconds or so and stir after each: be careful not to overheat the chocolate or get any water in the chocolate, which will cause it to seize up. When melted, drizzle over the bars and allow to cool. You can eat right away, or refrigerate for about 1 hour for a more solid texture. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks (or frozen for several months, placing wax paper between the layers).

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
• Mix the rolled oats, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a mixer on high until combined.
• Add the milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
• Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and add to the mixture.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Press mixture into the lined pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl stir together the peanut butter, the butter or margarine, the brown sugar, the syrup and the vanilla until smooth.
• Add all the other ingredients. Stir well.
• Press the mixture into 13 x 9 inch greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before cutting into bars.